Preparation and characterization of biodegradable food packaging films using lemon peel pectin and chitosan incorporated with neem leaf extract and its application on apricot fruit
Int J Biol Macromol. 2024 Feb 25:130358. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130358. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe present study aims to develop and characterize biodegradable packaging films from lemon peel-derived pectin and chitosan incorporated with a bioactive extract from neem leaves. The films (PCNE) contained varying concentrations of neem leaf extract and were comprehensively assessed for their physical, optical, mechanical, and antimicrobial attributes. The thickness, moisture content, water solubility, and water vapor permeability of the biodegradable packaging films increased with the increasing concentration of n...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - February 27, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Sadia Firdaus Faizan Ahmad Sadaf Zaidi Source Type: research
Fatty acids profile in three cultivars of Tunisian apricot oilseeds ( < em > Prunus armeniaca < /em > L.): impact of maturity
Nat Prod Res. 2024 Feb 8:1-17. doi: 10.1080/14786419.2024.2309659. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTProfiling's of oil yield and fatty acid were monitored during maturation of three different accession of Tunisian apricots (AprB, AprC and AprO) among different days after flowering (DAF) and grown in two different geographical regions of Tunisia. The first results show that a quick distribution started in immature oilseeds apricot and continued until their full maturity. Nine fatty acids were identified in apricot oilseeds such as palmitic, palmitoleic, stearic, oleic, linoleic, linolenic, arachidic, gadoleic and margaric acid...
Source: Natural Product Research - February 8, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Aicha O Cherif Manef Aderrabba Fathi Moussa Mhamed Ben Messaouda Source Type: research
Effect of water deficit stress during fruit cultivation on the carbon stable isotopes of organic acids in Japanese apricots and liqueur prepared from these fruits
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Source: Isotopes in Environmental Health Studies - December 22, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Fumikazu AkamatsuNoriaki JomuraYasuhisa TsuchidaYukari IgiYuri HisatsuneSatoko TeramotoAkiko FujitaOsamu Yamadaa National Research Institute of Brewing, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japanb Japanese Apricot Laboratory, Wakayama Fruit Tree Experiment Stati Source Type: research
Current-use pesticide exposure pathways in Czech adults and children from the CELSPAC-SPECIMEn cohort
CONCLUSION: In our study population, findings indicate diet plays a significant role in exposure to the analysed pesticides. We found an influence of potential exposure due to spray drift and volatilization among the subpopulation residing near presumably sprayed crop fields to be minimal in comparison. However, the lack of data indicating actual spraying occurred during the critical 24-hour period prior to urine sample collection could be a significant contributing factor.PMID:37939438 | DOI:10.1016/j.envint.2023.108297 (Source: Environment International)
Source: Environment International - November 8, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Libor Šulc Daniel Figueiredo Anke Huss Ji ří Kalina Petr Gregor Tom áš Janoš Petr Šenk Andrea Daleck á Lenka Andr ýsková V ít Kodeš Pavel Čupr Source Type: research
Current-use pesticide exposure pathways in Czech adults and children from the CELSPAC-SPECIMEn cohort
CONCLUSION: In our study population, findings indicate diet plays a significant role in exposure to the analysed pesticides. We found an influence of potential exposure due to spray drift and volatilization among the subpopulation residing near presumably sprayed crop fields to be minimal in comparison. However, the lack of data indicating actual spraying occurred during the critical 24-hour period prior to urine sample collection could be a significant contributing factor.PMID:37939438 | DOI:10.1016/j.envint.2023.108297 (Source: Environment International)
Source: Environment International - November 8, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Libor Šulc Daniel Figueiredo Anke Huss Ji ří Kalina Petr Gregor Tom áš Janoš Petr Šenk Andrea Daleck á Lenka Andr ýsková V ít Kodeš Pavel Čupr Source Type: research
Genes, Vol. 14, Pages 1959: Sequencing and Phylogenetic Analysis of the Chloroplast Genome of Three Apricot Species
Ta-na Wuyun
The production and quality of apricots in China is currently limited by the availability of germplasm resource characterizations, including identification at the species and cultivar level. To help address this issue, the complete chloroplast genomes of Prunus armeniaca L., P. sibirica L. and kernel consumption apricot were sequenced, characterized, and phylogenetically analyzed. The three chloroplast (cp) genomes ranged from 157,951 to 158,224 bp, and 131 genes were identified, including 86 protein-coding genes, 37 rRNAs, and 8 tRNAs. The GC content ranged from 36.70% to 36.75%. Of the 170 repetitive seque...
Source: Genes - October 18, 2023 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Ru Yi Wenquan Bao Dun Ao Yu-e Bai Lin Wang Ta-na Wuyun Tags: Article Source Type: research
Nanoformulations with exopolysaccharides from cyanobacteria: enhancing the efficacy of bioactive molecules in the Mediterranean fruit fly control
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2023 Jun 22. doi: 10.1007/s11356-023-28180-x. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe increasing demand for food has required intensive use of pesticides which are hazardous to the ecosystem. A valid alternative is represented by biopesticides; however, these molecules are often insoluble in water, and poorly bioavailable. Nanopesticides can be engineered to reach a selected target with controlled release of the active principle. In this work, capsaicin, an irritant alkaloid from hot chili peppers, and hydroxytyrosol, a phenolic compound obtained from extra-virgin olive oil by-products, were loaded in...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - June 22, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Sara Falsini Marzia Cristiana Rosi Elia Ravegnini Silvia Schiff Cristina Gonnelli Alessio Papini Alessandra Adessi Silvia Urciuoli Sandra Ristori Source Type: research
Nanoformulations with exopolysaccharides from cyanobacteria: enhancing the efficacy of bioactive molecules in the Mediterranean fruit fly control
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2023 Jun 22. doi: 10.1007/s11356-023-28180-x. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe increasing demand for food has required intensive use of pesticides which are hazardous to the ecosystem. A valid alternative is represented by biopesticides; however, these molecules are often insoluble in water, and poorly bioavailable. Nanopesticides can be engineered to reach a selected target with controlled release of the active principle. In this work, capsaicin, an irritant alkaloid from hot chili peppers, and hydroxytyrosol, a phenolic compound obtained from extra-virgin olive oil by-products, were loaded in...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - June 22, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Sara Falsini Marzia Cristiana Rosi Elia Ravegnini Silvia Schiff Cristina Gonnelli Alessio Papini Alessandra Adessi Silvia Urciuoli Sandra Ristori Source Type: research
Effects of the apricot diets containing sulfur dioxide at different concentrations on rat testicles
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2023 May 19. doi: 10.1007/s11356-023-27692-w. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDue to its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, sulfur dioxide (SO2) is widely used in foods and beverages to prevent the growth of microorganisms and to preserve the color and flavor of fruits. However, the amount of SO2 used in fruit preservation should be limited due to its possible adverse effects on human health. The present study was designed to investigate the effects of different SO2 concentrations in apricot diets on rat testes. Animals were randomly divided into six groups. The control group was fed a stan...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - May 19, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Azibe Yildiz Onural Ozhan Ahmet Ulu Tugba Dogan Busra Bakar Yilmaz Ugur Elif Taslidere Incilay Gokbulut Seyhan Polat Hakan Parlakpinar Burhan Ates Nigar Vardi Source Type: research
Effects of the apricot diets containing sulfur dioxide at different concentrations on rat testicles
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2023 May 19. doi: 10.1007/s11356-023-27692-w. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDue to its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, sulfur dioxide (SO2) is widely used in foods and beverages to prevent the growth of microorganisms and to preserve the color and flavor of fruits. However, the amount of SO2 used in fruit preservation should be limited due to its possible adverse effects on human health. The present study was designed to investigate the effects of different SO2 concentrations in apricot diets on rat testes. Animals were randomly divided into six groups. The control group was fed a stan...
Source: Cell Research - May 19, 2023 Category: Cytology Authors: Azibe Yildiz Onural Ozhan Ahmet Ulu Tugba Dogan Busra Bakar Yilmaz Ugur Elif Taslidere Incilay Gokbulut Seyhan Polat Hakan Parlakpinar Burhan Ates Nigar Vardi Source Type: research
Effects of the apricot diets containing sulfur dioxide at different concentrations on rat testicles
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2023 May 19. doi: 10.1007/s11356-023-27692-w. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDue to its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, sulfur dioxide (SO2) is widely used in foods and beverages to prevent the growth of microorganisms and to preserve the color and flavor of fruits. However, the amount of SO2 used in fruit preservation should be limited due to its possible adverse effects on human health. The present study was designed to investigate the effects of different SO2 concentrations in apricot diets on rat testes. Animals were randomly divided into six groups. The control group was fed a stan...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - May 19, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Azibe Yildiz Onural Ozhan Ahmet Ulu Tugba Dogan Busra Bakar Yilmaz Ugur Elif Taslidere Incilay Gokbulut Seyhan Polat Hakan Parlakpinar Burhan Ates Nigar Vardi Source Type: research
Genes, Vol. 14, Pages 939: Genome-Wide Identification of the KNOX Gene Family in Japanese Apricot (Prunus mume Sieb. et Zucc.) and Functional Characterization of PmKNAT2 Genes
ufan Ma
Zhihong Gao
The Knotted1-like Homeobox gene is crucial for plant morphological development and growth. Physicochemical characteristics, phylogenetic relationships, chromosomal localization, cis-acting elements, and tissue-specific expression patterns of the 11 PmKNOX genes found in the Japanese apricot genome in this study were examined. Proteins of 11 PmKNOX were soluble proteins with isoelectric points between 4.29 and 6.53, molecular masses between 15.732 and 44.011 kDa, and amino acid counts between 140 and 430. The identified PmKNOX gene family was split into three subfamilies by jointly constructing the...
Source: Genes - April 18, 2023 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Yang Bai Ting Shi Xiao Huang Pengyu Zhou Kenneth Omondi Ouma Zhaojun Ni Feng Gao Wei Tan Chengdong Ma Yufan Ma Zhihong Gao Tags: Article Source Type: research
IJERPH, Vol. 20, Pages 4922: Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Roasted Pork Meat and the Effect of Dried Fruits on PAH Content
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Diet is one of the main factors affecting human health. The frequent consumption of heat-treated meat has been classified as both directly carcinogenic to humans and as a risk factor, especially in the case of cancers of the gastrointestinal tract. Thermally processed meat may contain harmful muta- and carcinogenic compounds, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). However, there are natural ways to reduce the risk of diet-related cancers by reducing the formation of PAHs in meat. The purpose of this study was to determine changes in PAH levels in pork loin dishes prepared by stuffing the meat with dried...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - March 10, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Sylwia Bulanda Beata Janoszka Tags: Article Source Type: research
An Overview of Biosynthetic Pathway and Therapeutic Potential of Rutin
Mini Rev Med Chem. 2023 Jan 25. doi: 10.2174/1389557523666230125104101. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTFlavonoids are compounds abundantly found in nature and known as a polyphenolic group of compounds having flavancore and show the utmost abundant collection of complexes and are found in fiber-rich root vegetables, fruits, and their eatable items. Due to the presence of hydroxyl groups, flavonoids show various therapeutic activities like antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory. Substituent groups are responsible for the onset of biochemical actions of flavonoids, which affect the metabolism. The major ...
Source: Mini Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry - January 26, 2023 Category: Chemistry Authors: Jugnu Goyal Prabhakar Kumar Verma Source Type: research
